COMMUNITY MEALS

ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

MARION - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 197 E. Center St., provides a free meal, which is open to the public at 5:15 p.m. each Tuesday.

These meals are provided by seven local churches - Emanuel Lutheran, St. Mary Catholic Church, Trinity Lutheran, Epworth United Methodist, First Presbyterian, St. Paul's Lutheran - Waldo, and Peace Community United Church of Christ - with all meals being served at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

NUTRITION SITES

Nutritious meals are offered at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday on weeks with no holidays to anyone older than 60 who makes a reservation a day in advance, or by 8:30 a.m. for same day service.

Reservations may be made by calling 740-375-0202 between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for meals served at Community Action Center, 1183 Bellefontaine Ave. Menus are subject to change.

Transportation is available if requested when reservations are made. All meals are served with milk, coffee, bread and unsweetened fruit. The meals are subsidized, and voluntary donations are requested. Here is the menu for this week:

VIP MEALS

As part of the VIP Program at Marion General Hospital, seniors 55 years and older may purchase well-balanced meals in the hospital cafeteria Mondays through Fridays. All prices are as marked at the employee discounted rate and will be honored all day long. The dinner special price is $3.50 which includes tax for an entree and your choice of two side dishes. Hot coffee or hot tea are included. Desserts are an additional charge.

Reservations are not necessary.

The following are the menus for this week:

»Today - Meat lasagna and a bread stick with a choice of two of the following sides: au gratin potatoes, steamed corn, steamed broccoli, applesauce.

»Wednesday - Chicken noodle casserole with a choice of two of the following sides: seasoned peas, steamed vegetable blend, mandarin oranges, vanilla pudding with oreos.